Amends TCA Section 29-18-118.
Under present law governing forcible entry and detainer, the general sessions judge may, at the request of either party, and on good reason being assigned, postpone the trial to any time not exceeding 15 days. The postponement may not be for a longer period of time unless agreed upon by the parties, no civil court is being conducted, or upon request of the plaintiff, the party making the application for postponement paying the costs. This bill specifies that "civil court," for purposes of the above provision, includes diversionary courts created for special civil proceedings.
Under present law governing forcible entry and detainer, the general sessions judge may, at the request of either party, and on good reason being assigned, postpone the trial to any time not exceeding 15 days. The postponement may not be for a longer period of time unless agreed upon by the parties, no civil court is being conducted, or upon request of the plaintiff, the party making the application for postponement paying the costs. This bill specifies that "civil court," for purposes of the above provision, includes diversionary courts created for special civil proceedings.
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